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  • October 30, 2026

    Hospital In 'Maya' Case Acted In Good Faith, Fla. Court Told

    Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital Inc. asked a Florida state court judge Friday to narrow claims brought by Maya Kowalski, whose child welfare case was documented by Netflix Inc., arguing immunity should be granted because it acted in good faith after reporting suspected child abuse from her parents. 

  • October 30, 2026

    Chicago DOJ Faces Rare, Tough Moment In Misconduct Probe

    A federal judge's probe of misrepresentations surrounding the failed conspiracy prosecution of six protestors marks a rare, disappointing moment for Chicago's U.S. attorney's office, which reflects the office's politicization and a tough path to chart forward, experts told Law360.

  • October 30, 2026

    2nd Circ. Rejects Reed Smith's Bid To Halt File Turnover

    The Second Circuit denied Reed Smith LLP's emergency stay request to pause lower court decisions requiring it to turn over client files related to shipping company Eletson on Friday, saying in a succinct order the same day that the bid didn't meet requirements outlined by the U.S. Supreme Court.

  • October 30, 2026

    Atlantic City Mayor Pans Prosecutor's Immunity Bid

    Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small has pushed back against Atlantic County prosecutor William E. Reynolds' bid to toss the mayor's malicious prosecution suit, arguing the prosecutor should not be afforded any immunity protections.

  • October 30, 2026

    Ex-Client Fights Wilson Elser Bid To Nix NJ Malpractice Suit

    A former Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP client is urging a New Jersey state court to reject the firm's bid to beat his suit accusing the firm of botching his ability to collect a more than $1 million judgment, saying a "genuine" dispute exists whether the firm's representation of him was deficient.

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